Farm Business Analysis Technician - Remote

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major educational institution is seeking a Remote Farm Business Analysis Technician to promote and implement the Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program. Responsibilities include collecting financial data from farmers, educating clients, and participating in program evaluations. Applicants should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a High School diploma. This is an intermittent position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in educating clients on financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement the Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program.
• Collect financial and production data from farmers.
• Assist in evaluating the program with target audiences.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data collection

Communication

Farming knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Farm Business Analysis Technician - Remote

Department: FAES | Agriculture and Natural Resources-JM

This is a grant funded position, which is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU.

Location: OSU has flexible work arrangement options, as well as, county office work space available.

Responsibilities

• The Extension Educators Coordinator 4/Farm Business Analysis Technician will promote, support, and implement the work of the Ohio Farm Business Analysis Program; work closely with the Program Manager, County Extension Agriculture Educators, and with Ohio farmers to collect financial and production data; use data to complete annual financial analyses, meeting prescribed standards of accuracy.
• During the data collection process the technician will help educate farmers about balance sheet, cash flow, income statement, and crop/livestock enterprise composition, data assembly, and allocation.
• Technicians will plan and schedule farm business analysis and program work; review and prepare analyses for inclusion in the Ohio database and summary; participate in annual data review meetings; gather, organize, and maintain information and communications with farmer clients; assist in evaluating the program with identified target audiences; participate in initial and ongoing training to develop farm business analysis skills using FINPACK software, learn Ohio procedures, and learn data handling methods to ensure consistency across Ohio.
• Additionally, the technicians will promote the Farm Business Analysis Program to farmer and industry audiences and recruit farm participants in both one-on-one and group settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required. Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred. 4 years of relevant experience required. 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

Compensation and Schedule

• The pay range for this job profile is $18.37 - $23.99 hourly. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
• Work will occur primarily from January through June. Hours will vary depending on availability of farm data.
• Scheduled Hours: 0.2
• Shift: First Shift
• Location: Remote Location
• Position Type: Intermittent

Additional Information

• Background check: Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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